Faradair begins prototype development phase

This new video highlights some of the background behind the project and the resources now in place to deliver this exciting new aviation programme, which includes the new Hybraero H600 hybrid aviation engine and the BEHA (Bio Electric Hybrid Aircraft) that is set to use this innovative propulsion system.

Since launch, the company has focused on initial design analysis of the BEHA aircraft concept with Cranfield University, utilising Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to assist us in design development from our initial concept. In addition the company has secured IP and Trademark protection, whilst establishing solid foundations from which to grow the business, ably assisted and guided by our law firm partner – Veale Wasbrough Vizards.

Throughout 2015, the company secured partnerships with Avidyne Corporation for avionics development and Prodrive, one of the UK’s leading Motorsport and Advanced Technology engineering firms, resulting in the Joint Venture partnership for the Hybraero H600 hybrid engine, details of which can be found in our ‘Hybraero’ section.

Having attracted Angel investment to enable all of our foundation work to be completed, the company is now ready to move forwards into the prototype development phase.

The recent Paris Agreement on Climate Change has resulted in many people talking about the need to find solutions for cleaner and more efficient transport options. Faradair has been quietly getting on with developing the propulsion and airframe required to deliver true urban and regional eco-friendly flight opportunity via Short Take Off and Landing (STOL) capability and viable propulsion technology.

Over recent months, many corporations have changed their strategy on electric flight programmes, including aviation giants such as Airbus, with a majority now understanding the limitations of pure electric flight at this time and the opportunity of urban flight operations. A vision Faradair has been promoting since November 2014 and is now set to become a leading manufacturer in this exciting new sector.

In time, the limitations around cities of VTOL (Vertical Take Off and Landing) will also be understood, along with the limitations of autonomous and drone flight operations in and around the urban environment. Faradair is growing into a market leading company with sensible, practical design that delivers real flight opportunity based on a realistic business model.

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